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Olalah ~ Marketing Strategy Pro
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  • Raleigh, NC (Chicago Girl!)
  • United States
  • 919.783.4101
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1 Page Marketing Plan [Final Friday Presentation By Olalah July 29th, 2011]

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A marketing strategist with a track record of results.

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About my Business:
YellowWood Group is a marketing consulting & management firm that helps growing companies leverage their competitive advantage.

We also offer comprehensive, power-packed trainings for entrepreneurs, business owners and high performance career professionals through our Breakthrough Advantage™ training intensive.

About Me:
So you want to know me a little better huh? Don't say I didn't warn you . . .

My father gave me my first name, my husband gave me my last name. I have issues . . . with men and names. :-)

Most people call me "O" (then for some strange reason they go back to calling me Olalah). My favorite color is purple. I hate rain (and snow, though I'm from Chicago - go figure!). I always wanted to be a 6th grade English teacher. I ended up "teaching" marketing and sales to "grown ups". I have no idea how I got here.

I have an 19 year old daughter and a 16 year old son. They refuse to ever leave home. They claim they like the way it's decorated.

When I tell people that I'm married to an engineer, they usually extend their condolences.

Now that you know WHO I am, here's a bit about WHAT I do . . . (my short bio)

Olalah Njenga is an award winning CEO, marketing strategist, author and speaker. Olalah is a 2011 and 2010 Business Leader Top 50 Entrepreneurs winner and a 2010 & 2009 International Stevie® Award Women In Business finalist. A champion for small business success, Olalah is a proud SCORE® volunteer, a columnist for Carolina Business Connection and a featured expert in the 2011 Women’s Advantage Calendar.

The author of “37 What Were They Thinking Moments In Marketing”, Olalah is also the developer of Breakthrough Advantage™, a program that helps entrepreneurs and business owners create an unfair competitive advantage. In addition to her efforts on various business advisory boards, Olalah speaks nationally and conducts workshops and training events on several business topics including entrepreneurship, market segmentation, competitive positioning, branding and the business relevance of social media.

My Ideal Referral is:
As a marketing strategist, I prefer to work with growing companies who want a fresh approach to making marketing more measurable and having greater impact to the company's profitability.

As a marketing trainer, I prefer to work with business professionals who want to crank things up, raise their bar and want to position their business to support their Big Vision.

My Ideal Referral Partner is:
My ideal referral partner is a business owner who does business with other business owners and understands that role of marketing is to support the sales process.

Who referred you to inSide919?
Deidre Hughey
Website:
http://www.YellowWoodGroup.com
Blog Address:
http://www.Olalah.com
Linkedin Address:
http://www.Linkedin.com/in/olalah
Facebook Business Page:
http://www.Facebook.com/Olalah
Your Twitter Page:
http://Twitter.com/Olalah
919 Phone number (only add if you are okay with people calling you)
919.783.4101

Olalah's Shout Outs!

Jerry Kinard, Smart Choice Outsourcing
"Olalah thank you so much for the training today. I learned so much. You really helped me navigate through the maze of trying to market my business. I really appreciate it. Thank you again"

Karen Tax, Karent Tax & Associates, Inc.
"Olalah, FYI, my stomach hasn't hurt since we talked. You are an elixir for my soul Olalah."

Jenine Ellis, Optimal Imaging, Inc.
"Being a new business owner, I felt I needed to learn some tools to assure I head down the right path. Olalah is an incredible woman in many ways. She not only told me, but her actions showed me that you can have your cake and eat it too. She amazed me on how she balances her time . . . she gave me hope. Thank you O. You will always be a part of my foundation."

Sunita Shouse, Main Connection, Inc.
"Thank you O. We can't think of a better person to be aligned to and thrilled to recognize you in front of everyone everyday."

Standolyn Robertson, Certified Professional Organizer, Things In Place, Inc.
"Olalah, you have a gift! Thanks for taking the time to talk with me yesterday. You understand my business and that's good."

Lois LeSavoy, Send Out Cards, Inc.
"I value the fact that you can recognize talent when you see it and also someone who does what they say they are going to do. That's my profile of a champion. You are a champion!"

Chris Morrissette, Author, For Free And For Fun
"You are on fire girl. Please excuse the "girl" reference. I actually mean YOU ROCK! I love to be around people who bring the heat. You excite me with your passion."

Chris Hutchinson, The Trebuchet Group
"Olalah, you are one of the few competent marketers."

Sally Curry, Career Pathways
"Olalah's presentation is dynamite and is immediately useful for small business owners. She quickly and warmly engages the audience with her lively and humorous style and timely information. She demonstrates strong professionalism, expertise and integrity. We are fortunate to have Olalah's service."

Karen Noon, Savvy, Inc.
"Thank you so much for your time, talent, insight and willingness to share with me about Savvy. I am encouraged and look forward to future contact with you."

Sarah L. Boswell, Wake Technical Community College
"GREAT class on Friday. I was pleased with the positive feedback we got back while we were there. Hooray!"

Kathleen Schulweiss, Ph.D., Confidence Connections, Inc.
"Oh, my goodness. Have you "got it right" or what! This is perfect."

Stephen Hand, BNI, Inc.
"The idea [Marketing With Ease™] is brilliant and the website looks great."

Mark Franco, Sr., Alpha Risk Services, Inc.
"I couldn't do this without you. Thank you for everything you do."

Deidre Hughey, The Buzz Builder.
"I was very impressed by your knowledge and expertise."

Lily Yang, Yang Consulting, Inc.
"I had a good class last night. I got big inspiration and information from the class. Thanks for your time and great presentations. I like it very much."

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At 11:50am on December 22, 2012, Pat Howlett said…

Hey O, want to take a minute and personally Thank you! for being Inside919, I wish you and yours Happy Holidays, a Very Merry Christmas and the Most Successful 2013 possible.

I promise to increase my efforts around here to increase your visibility, reputation and business connections. Let me know whenever I can be of help.

At 12:33pm on November 29, 2012, Pat Howlett said…

O, as a valued friend and member of Inside919 I'd like to personally invite you to list your business in the new Inside919 Business Directory - please select the NP option - I understand you're no longer one but we can pretend if it will help :}

At 8:21am on July 13, 2012, Pat Howlett said…

Yo O, had a great time last evening - as good an event as there is in the 919 - also great meeting your Son - impressive young man. Let's set a time to catch up and talk about future stuff.

At 1:09pm on November 7, 2011, Pat Howlett said…

Hey O, wanted to Personally invite you to not only "Like" the ComeOnInside Facebook Page but also post a link to "YOUR" Facebook Business Page or Website on the Comment Wall.  I hope to continue to bring more visibility to all Insiders by extending our reach.

A Linkedin Group and National Directory are coming soon. :)

Hope it helps!

At 6:41pm on July 29, 2011, Pat Howlett said…
Great job today O!

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